Highlands Up on the plateau the outdoors mix with the upscale.
A Western North Carolina Resort Town

Highlands is on the west side of a mountain plateau that drops abruptly down on both sides and is surrounded by national forest land. The area has evolved as a high-end resort community, home to upscale boutiques, spas, wine tastings, fine art galleries, professional theater troupes, a summer chamber music series, numerous country clubs and golf courses, and an endless selection of fine dining.

At 4,100 feet in elevation, Highlands is actually in a temperate rainforest and receives about 90 inches of rain a year. The town straddles the Eastern Continental Divide — water falling on one side flows to the Atlantic, on the other to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The elevation also contributes to the town’s extremely seasonal residency, as once the leaves fall so does the population.

It is said that the town of Highlands was conceived in the late 1890s by two developers, Samuel Kelsey and Clinton Hutchinson. Kelsey and Hutchinson drew two lines on a map, one from New York to New Orleans, the other from Chicago to Savannah. The intersection, they thought, would be ideal for a resort. They thought right.

In the late 1920s, construction of Highlands Country Club put the town on the map. Golfing great Bobby Jones had a summer home at the club, and he still holds the course record.

Attractions
• The Bascom — An independent non-profit art center, this gallery offers a host of workshops, lectures and exhibits for adults and kids, which vary in length. Located at 554 Main Street in Highlands. 828.526.4949.

• Highlands Nature Center and Botanical Garden — On the campus of the Highlands Biological Station, a research and educational facility of the University of North Carolina founded in 1927. The WPA-built Nature Center features exhibits, daily programs and weekly summer camps for children, a Thursday evening lecture series exploring environmental topics, and special programs for all ages throughout the summer. The Botanical Garden offers 12 acres of native plants in a diversity of natural habitats, from upland woods to cove forest and wetland. Special features include a native azalea garden, Plants of the Cherokee, a butterfly garden, and the Station’s own self-guided Bartram Trail consisting of 30 native plants associated with 17th century naturalist William Bartram.

Garden tours are given weekly. The Nature Center is open 10 am - 5 pm Mon - Sat mid-May through October, and is available for school groups by appointment the remainder of the year. The Botanical Garden is open year round, dawn to dusk. Admission to the Nature Center and Botanical Garden is free, though some special programs and camps have a small fee. Call 828.526.2623 or see www.wcu.edu/hbs for detail.

• The Highlands Playhouse — Professional theater on the plateau. Season runs July-October. Call 828.526.2695 for shows, times and prices.

• Waterfalls — Driving 64 West will take you past Lower and Upper Cullasaja Falls, Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, some of the area’s most popular waterfalls.

• Whiteside Mountain — Perhaps the most famous site on the Plateau. The rocky face of the mountain is familiar to all who visit the region. The mountain is between Highland and Cashiers and is accessible by a two-mile loop trail that begins off Whiteside Mountain Road.

Dining & Nightlife

• Bistro at Wolfgang’s — Opening at 3 p.m. for small plates and wine in a cozy, relaxed setting. Outdoor seating available. 474 Main St. in Highlands. 828.526.3807.

• Buck’s Coffee Café — Coffee drinks and more with live music on weekends. 384 Main St. in Highlands. 828.526.0020.

• Highlands House of Coffee — Coffee and more. 310 Main St. in Highlands. 828.526.5578.

• Highlands Wine and Cheese — Entertainment on the weekends. 561 Main St. in Highlands. 828.526.5210.

• Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden — Located in the historic Old Edwards Inn and Spa, the 92 seat fine dining restaurant features Carolina High Country cuisine with an exceptional wine list. Winner. Alfresco dining in the wine garden. Menu changes weekly. 445 Main Street. 828.526.5477.

America is a country of incredible golfing diversity - from the desertscapes of the south-west to the forested parkland lay-outs of the Appalachians to the stunning coastal gems of California and Florida. But one area really stands out for the variety and sheer number of quality courses it offers.

North Carolina, on the US eastern seaboard to the south of Washington DC, boasts more than 400 golf courses sprinkled from the highest mountains east of the Mississippi to its 300 miles of beautiful coastline.

According to the National Golf Foundation, North Carolina is one of the five most popular destination states for golf travelers - and it's remarkably accessible from the UK.

What's more, golf is just as much of a tradition in this part of the US as it is here in the UK, with courses stretching back to late Victorian times.

North Carolina has more than 70 golf courses ranked by Golf Digest as four star or higher. Pinehurst No. 2 and Wade Hampton Golf Club in Cashiers (near Asheville) both ranked among the world's top 100 courses according to Golf Magazine.

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This developement has 45 acres of pristine land remaining at 4,100ft elevation.

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The FiveStone Development is ideally situated in Cashiers, North Carolina. Cashiers is a fast paced growth resort community. FiveStone is easily accessible via two way paved roads with an access gate entry. This trophy property is positioned in a well established location with limited competition. It is the last of the choice properties in the area, with excellent views at a lower price point.

Located within a few hundred yards the community is a Trail Head for 6,300 acres of National Forest known as Panthertown Valley.
FiveStone owners will enjoy the benefits of the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities. Sapphire Valley Resort includes eight Har-Tru tennis courts, 18-hole championship course, enjoy sailing, canoeing, swimming and fishing on the 55-acreLake Fairfield. Sapphire Valley boasts a ski lodge with 3 ski slopes in the winter and indoor outdoor pools, fitness center and saunas year round. Children’s activities during the summer months.

High Hampton Inn in Cashiers, N.C., will hold a Wildflower Workshop. Explore 1,400 acres of spring blooms along with experts from the North Carolina Botanical Gardens. Days will be filled with walks, field trips, seminars and demonstrations. Sunday evening, the Inn will host a wine and cheese reception inviting guests to converse with the botanists in a setting outside of the workshop environment.

Local wildflower enthusiasts not staying at the Inn can participate in the six programs for a fee of $110 per person. For information or reservations, call 800-334-2551 or visit http://www.highhamptoninn.com/.

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Did You Know?

THE SMALLEST POST OFFICE AND HIGHEST WATERFALL Near Cashiers, within a few miles of each other, are the following landmarks: the smallest Post Office in the United States (1903-53), the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River (Whitewater Falls, 411 feet) and the highest sheer rock mountain face east of the Mississippi (Whiteside Mountain, 4,930 feet).

Closest Airports to Cashiers, Highlands, Lake Glenville, NC

Cashiers, the way life should be

This handcarved sign found at the local antique shop in Cashiers, NC says it all!

Did you know?

Blue Ridge Mountains Eastern ranges of the Appalachian Mountain System, extending from southeastern Pennsylvania to Northern Georgia. In North Carolina, the Blue Ridge forms the Eastern section of a mountain chain over 75 miles wide. Other parts of this chain include the Black Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains. The name comes from the blue tone of the forested slopes when seen at a distance.

Did you know?
Cashiers was settled in 1835 by John Zachary and family. The area was known as Cashiers Valley until 1881, when the name was shortened just to Cashiers. The Zachary family still lives in the area.